Career Exploration

Many students come to law school without a complete picture of their “dream
job.” The Career Services Center offers presentations, counseling, and library
materials designed to help a student decide where their law degree will take them.
And, the Career Services Center is dedicated to staying abreast of emerging legal
markets and new opportunities.

Career Counseling

The Career Services Center staff offer one-to-one career counseling for all
of our students. Students are free to discuss all of their ideas and concerns.
Common topics include career exploration, job search strategies, and tips for interviewing.

Résumé, cover letter, and writing sample workshops

Our staff collectively represents nearly four decades of career services experience.
But that doesn’t mean we rest on our laurels! Come to a résumé or cover letter
workshop and learn about the current trends in application materials. And later,
find out how to get that legal writing sample in tip-top shape.

Résumé and cover letter reviews

Our students come from diverse backgrounds and have unique experiences that
employers will be interested in. In reviewing résumés and cover letters, we
strive to preserve the individual expression of our students, while making sure the
materials are concise, error-free, and are likely to capture the attention of prospective
employers.

Mock interviews

Legal interviews are intimidating, even for students coming from previous professional
careers. The Career Services Center offers practice interviews and ample feedback
to help our students shine. Mock interviews can be scheduled in traditional
formats, or with situational and behavioral questions. We even have interview
rooms dedicated to web interviewing. We are here to help!

On-Campus interviews

Each year, the Career Services Center arranges more on-campus interviews than
we have students! This robust program gives students a convenient way to interview
for diverse opportunities with prominent employers.

Networking events

More than half of legal jobs are awarded based upon who you know and being in
the right place at the right time. Whether students are interested in launching
their legal careers here in West Virginia, or in Washington D.C., Chicago, or the
south… we have networking events and suggestions to help students develop effective
professional networks.

Professional development events

Professional development means more than learning dinner-table etiquette and
what to wear to an interview. Yes, we offer events to foster great table manners
and work-place style savvy. But we also have programming focused on developing
an appropriate social media presence, time management, and working in multi-generational
settings.

Access to career fairs

WVU Law students can take full advantage of national career fairs and symposiums.
Events focused on cyber security, intellectual property, public interest law, and
increasing diversity in the legal profession are popular among our students.

Top-notch access to judicial clerkships

Many lawyers who have clerked for a judge describe their clerkship as one of
the defining moments of their legal careers. A law clerk serves as a close
advisor to a judge and is uniquely positioned to gain an inside perspective on how
courts make decisions. Most clerks find that their experiences behind the bench and
the ensuing relationships with their judge pave the way for a fulfilling legal career.
Students have full access to the resources of the Center for Law and Public Service
when looking for clerkship opportunities.

Resources for launching public interest legal careers

The Career Services Center, the Center for Law and Public Service, and WVU Law
Public Interest Advocates team up to create exceptional support for students willing
to use their educations to give back to their communities. Summer and post-graduate
fellowships, and unique relationships with top public interest law employers are
just the beginning!

Career resource library

Stop in and check out our extensive library, which includes books and electronic
resources on career exploration, interviewing, negotiating job offers, and emerging
legal markets.

Access to additional job search tools

WVU Law partners with law schools across the country to provide access to job
boards and other resources, no matter where your J.D. takes you!